Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval

Statistics

Difficulty points	579
Length	24.3 km
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest 100 metres	12.4%
Total ascent	1090 m

Difficulty points

579

Length

24.3 km

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest 100 metres

12.4%

Total ascent

1090 m

Short recap

11 hairpin turns

#22 toughest climb of Massif Central

#8 most elevation gain of Massif Central

#19 longest climb of Massif Central

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This is great cycling if you like long runners. All the way from the river to the top. This climb takes and takes, but fortunately never gets really steep for long. I cycled up this one having already challenged myself considerably the day before...it was toil on that hot summer day and it was all worth it in the end.

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:27:56
11 km/h	02:12:19
15 km/h	01:37:02
19 km/h	01:16:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Oeillon can be cycled from 6 sides. Col de l'Oeillon from La Terrasse sur Dorlay via St-Just is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Oeillon from Chavanay, Col de l'Oeillon from La Terrasse sur Dorlay, Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval, Col de l'Oeillon from Saint Julien Molin Molette & Col de l'Oeillon from Bourg Argental.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval is 24.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval is 4.5%.

Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.4%.

The summit of Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval is at 1236 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:27:56 to climb Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval. At 11 km/h the time is 02:12:19, and at 15 km/h 01:37:02. For the fastest cyclists, 01:16:36 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Oeillon from Malleval is located in the region Loire in France.

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